Middlesex Senior Cohousing to hold community discussion

Thursday

Apr 6, 2017 at 5:08 PMApr 6, 2017 at 5:08 PM

First Parish Unitarian Universalist in Arlington is hosting a community conversation, “Senior Cohousing: Taking Charge of the Rest of Your Life,” from 1 to 3 p.m. April 22 at the parish, 630 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington.A slideshow and presentation by the founders of the Middlesex Senior Cohousing project will be followed by small facilitated discussion groups. Refreshments will be provided. Middlesex Senior Cohousing is a newly forming senior cohousing group with members in Belmont, Arlington, Watertown and CambridgeMany aging baby boomers in the community are asking themselves where will they live as they age and need help. Many dream about living in their own home, in an affordable, safe neighborhood, but are not sure that exists.Senior cohousing consists of privately owned homes clustered around shared open space and a common house with extensive amenities, including a large kitchen and dining room for eating together and guest suites for caregivers. Future residents participate in designing their neighborhood and after moving in, they help run it. The focus is on interdependence, and the design accommodates seniors’ changing physical and social needs.Learn about senior cohousing, which operates on the understanding that community is the best insurance for getting the nurturing care individuals need as they age.Registration is suggested but not required. To register, visit the Eventbrite page at http://bit.ly/2o2sf2H or email middlesex.senior.cohousing@gmail.com. For more information: http://middlesexseniorcohousing.org.